Toward a World Free from Violence : Global Survey on Violence Against Children / UN.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

UN.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human Rights and Refugees.

Children and Youth.

Local Subjects:

Human Rights and Refugees.

Children and Youth.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (158 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : United Nations, 2016.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This Global Survey conducted by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children confirms that recommendations made in the 2006 UN Study on Violence against Children (VAC) are as urgent as they were at the time of the Study's release and continue to serve as a fundamental reference for child protection initiatives the world over. It highlights some progress including awareness raising laws and policies to prevent and address VAC. However, progress has been slow, uneven and too fragmented to bring violence to an end. Most children exposed to violence live in isolation, loneliness, and fear and do not know where to turn for help, especially when the perpetrator is someone close and on whom they depend for their protection and well-being. Governments must increase efforts to practice these recommendations identified in the 2006 UN Study to make them a reality for every child in every country. This comprehensive survey provides important examples of initiatives that successfully shield children from violence and address the attitudes that allow it to flourish. It is being issued as Member States deepen their efforts to define a post-2015 development agenda and ensure an appropriate institutional response.

Contents:

Foreword

Preface

Acronyms

Executive summary

Introducing the global survey

Risk factors influencing violence against children

Violence against children in all settings

Strengthening the foundation

Preventing and addressing violence

Key findings from the global survey on violence against children.

ISBN:

9789210578981

Access Restriction:

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